Seroprevalence of Neospora spp. in asymptomatic horses in Italy |
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Authors: | Ciaramella Paolo Corona Marco Cortese Laura Piantedosi Diego Santoro Domenico Di Loria Antonio Rigato Riccardo |
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Institution: | Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, Section of Internal Medicine, University of Naples, Via Delpino 1 80137, Napoli, Italy. paociara@unina.it |
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Abstract: | One hundred and fifty horses from Italy were tested for serum antibodies to Neospora caninum by indirect fluorescence antibody test (IFAT). Antibodies were present in 42 horses (28%). The positive titres were: 1:50 (16/150-10.5%), 1:100 (26/150-17%), 1:200 (8/150-5.3%) and 1:800 (1/150-0.6%). No neurological anomalies were observed in the seropositive horses. This is the first serologic survey for Neospora spp. antibodies performed on horses born and raised in Italy. |
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